The Promain team has a great deal of knowledge when it comes to painting a wide array of surfaces. One of the problems we get asked about frequently is the dreaded ‘rust stained surface’. With that being said, we have decided to write a short but very helpful blog about how to paint rust stained surfaces in order to get the most out of your paints and coatings.
If you have any unanswered questions, feel free to get in touch with us, we’re always here to help our clients.
Rust Surface Preparation
Surface preparation is vital to effectively painting your rust stained surfaces. All surfaces have got to be clean and dry. They should also be free from anything that can interfere with the adhesion of the coating. The best way to remove loose or failing material is to scrape or brush it off with a stiff bristle brush to a sound edge and then feather the sound edges with a fine grade abrasive paper. Be sure to completely remove all dust when performing this action. Dust can cause problems when you apply the paint or coating.
Remove Organic Growth
Make sure that you remove all visible signs of organic growth. We recommend treating these areas with VC175 Tropical Strength Mould Killer. Allow it to dry. This will help to prevent the mould from growing in that area again and causing further problems to your surfaces. If there are still areas that have sound paint (meaning paint that isn’t damaged or contaminated), clean it down with a product like our Rust-Oleum ND14 Cleaner and Degreaser, which removes all contaminants from the surface. After you have performed these steps, rinse your coating with clean water. This will remove all residues and allow it to dry.
Degrease The Surface
Thoroughly degrease the surface with methylated spirits. You can purchase these in most local supermarkets. You should also change the cloths regularly. This ensures that you don’t further contaminate the surface with a dirty cloth. It is best to fill any cracks and small surface defects with a suitable filler too. This prevents further cracking or other damage to the surface itself. Once degreased, allow it to dry, rub it down with a fine grade abrasive paper and remove all dust. After these steps have been carried out, it is best to prime all bare and filled areas with one coat of one of our primers, such as our Acrypol Zinc Phosphate Primer. It is important to allow a minimum drying time of approximately two hours in normal drying conditions. This is to ensure that the area is completely dry.
Interior & Exterior Decoration
For interior decoration, it is best to decorate with an interior paint such as Zinsser Perma-White Interior, apply two coats but be sure to allow a minimum drying time of 2 hours between each coat application. For exterior projects however, use a paint like Zinsser Perma White Exterior, two full coats should do the trick and, once again, allow a minimum drying time of at least 2 hours before applying the second coat. This will help your surfaces to have that crisp and clean look that many property owners strive for.
How Promain Can Help
We are experts in our trade and are determined to deliver only the best products to our clients, so feel free to get in contact with us today. Regardless of what you need, be it 5 products or 50 products, we are sure to have you covered. We are passionate about paint and this shows in the high standard of customer service that we provide, we strive for complete customer satisfaction with every single one of our products, such as our Aerosol Paints, Anti Slip Paints & Coatings, Wall Paints & Coatings and our Hygiene Paint & Antibacterial Paint.
If you are in need of any of our products then feel free to take a look at our website. We’re sure something will catch your eye!
